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SEEd & Growth is your go-to podcast for insightful conversations and expert perspectives on the pressing issues shaping education today. Designed for parents, educators, and community members, each episode explores the challenges and opportunities that influence student academic success — from curriculum changes and equity in education to mental health, technology, and community engagement. Our mission is to empower families and communities with the knowledge and tools they need to support students in thriving both in and out of the classroom. Tune in, stay informed, and help plant the seeds for lifelong learning and growth.
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Friday Apr 25, 2025
62%- When the Numbers Speak, We Must Listen (Part I)
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
In the premiere episode of Seed & Growth, Dr. Jacqui Virgil—educator, innovator, and Executive Partner at Cage Free Voices—hosts a powerful conversation with The Queen Bathsheba, a nationally recognized EdTech strategist and neurodiversity advocate. Dr. Virgil, known for her leadership in equity-driven learning and adolescent development, brings a neuro-inclusive lens to the staggering data point that has implications far beyond test scores.
Together, they uncover the root causes of this literacy gap—from systemic inequities and outdated pedagogies to overlooked cognitive diversity—and offer real strategies for change.
If you’re an educator, policymaker, or parent ready to challenge the norm and help every child read to thrive—not just survive—this episode is for you. Continue listening to the conversation in Part I continued.
Listen now. Share widely. Spark change.
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